A thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read. (My Week With Marilyn - Colin Clark)

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Product:	My Week With Marilyn - Colin Clark
Date:	22/05/07 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: lovely book

Disadvantages: I can't spot any

Colin Clark is brother of famous MP Alan Clark. In the summer of 1956, aged 23 he worked as gofer on "The Prince and the Showgirl" starring Marlin Monroe. This was Marlin’s first film in England. Colin arranged for Marlin and her entourage to stay in a lovely house in tiny village of Englefield Green.

Monroe was the most famous actress in the world. Colin writes about the nine days he spent with her. He writes about the friendship that grew between Clark and Monroe, it is a very personal account of him writing about the very personal things about Monroe her fears, insecurity and happiness. The emotional side of Monroe is rarely covered in other books.

The book recounts those nine days in great deal. When I was reading it I thought I was there watching everything happening in front of me.

This August Marilyn will be dead for 45 years. “My Week with Marilyn” is a very interesting thing. Clark is besotted by Marilyn, this is clearly in evidence. This book is a fascinating read.

Summary: recommended